There are few things which, like good and well rendered Yells, are able to create
cohesion and enthusiasm. Boys like to yell and to cheer, they like to let off steam
one way or another.

Every Troop ought to have its own private yell, the boys ought to be encouraged to try
developing new cheers, and plenty of practice should be given to this subject in order
that the Troop may always be able to show its enthusiasm at meetings, rallies and, in
fact, at all large get-togethers.

The following list of yells from several countries will probably help other
Scoutmasters to create interest for this special phase of Scouting.

ENGLISH

Leader: Who are we? Chorus: We are the boys who make no noise!
Hoo-ha! Hoo-ha-ha!
Hoo-ha! Hoo-ha! Hoo-ha-ha!
F-I-V-E! Five ! (or other Troop number).

ENGLISH RANK CALL

Be prepared! Be prepared!
Shout! Shout! Shout!
Tenderfoot! Second Class!
First Class Scout!

ENGLISH

Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Boy Scouts! Boy Scouts!

(Repeat three times, imitating a locomotive with
increasing speed.
Arm-movements like the piston.)

Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray!

(Rays without arm-movements and gradually diminishing
to finish.)

Patrol Yells

Using the Patrol Yell

Before you decide on your Patrol yell, go through the sample
yells below.

When your Patrol has made up or has picked the yells the fellows
like, practice them until you can deliver them with real pep and
enthusiasm.

Then, if you want to honor a person or a place with a yell, you
can fit your favorite yell for the occasion, by simply adding name of person or
place to the yell--once or three times to suit the rhythm.

But remember that a yell that's only a yell is not a yell at
all! It isn't the noise that counts. It is the spirit and the meaning behind it
that make the yell of value in your Patrol's life.

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